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Ernst & Young Global Limited
CLOSEDCore Business Services, Senior Associate, Finance & Reporting
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing: May 29, 2024
11 days remainingPublished: May 17, 2024 (1 day ago)
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- The Business Support Coach will play a pivotal role in guiding entrepreneurs who have completed our 6-week training program. These entrepreneurs have refined their business ideas, developed robust business models, and received a $5,000 grant to initiate their business plans.
- The coach will be instrumental in guiding these entrepreneurs through a structured 12-week program aimed at achieving key outcomes in market alignment, customer traction, and operational understanding.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in business development consulting or a similar role, specifically supporting startups or SMEs.
- Strong practical coaching skills with an emphasis on providing industry insights and facilitating working sessions that address specific entrepreneurial needs.
- Proven track record in developing and executing go-to-market strategies that have successfully driven customer traction and business growth.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple businesses with diverse groups of entrepreneurs.
Responsibilities
- The Business Support Coach will play a pivotal role in guiding entrepreneurs who have completed our 6-week training program. These entrepreneurs have refined their business ideas, developed robust business models, and received a $5,000 grant to initiate their business plans.
- The coach will be instrumental in guiding these entrepreneurs through a structured 12-week program aimed at achieving key outcomes in market alignment, customer traction, and operational understanding.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in business development consulting or a similar role, specifically supporting startups or SMEs.
- Strong practical coaching skills with an emphasis on providing industry insights and facilitating working sessions that address specific entrepreneurial needs.
- Proven track record in developing and executing go-to-market strategies that have successfully driven customer traction and business growth.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple businesses with diverse groups of entrepreneurs.
Month 1: Business Deep-Dive and Analysis
- Conduct a comprehensive review of customer engagement, product viability, and business strategies.
- Participate in bootcamps, workshops, webinars, and 1:1 coaching sessions.
- Identify critical success factors and develop actionable pathways for entrepreneurs.
Month 2: Strategy Development and Execution
- Focus on an iterative cycle of strategy development and review.
- Execute strategies to address identified gaps and enhance the skills of the founding teams.
- Support Founders in implementing effective and targeted business solutions.
Month 3: growth and Scaling Strategy Implementation
- Guide the development and execution of growth and scaling strategies.
- Strengthen the business fundamentals to prepare for scaling.
- Ensure the strategies lead to sustainable revenue growth and reduced costs.
- Foster broader social impact by enhancing market value and creating more jobs.
Engagement Framework:
- The Business Support Coach will engage in a series of structured activities designed to foster deep entrepreneurial development and operational advancement. This framework outlines the interactions and expected outcomes across different engagement types:
Onboarding:
- Orientation to program goals and methodologies.
Duration: 1 week.
Selection Support:
- Assist in selecting entrepreneurs for each new cohort
Duration: 1 week.
Bootcamp Launch:
- Participate in the Boot camp, training and engagements with entrepreneurs
Duration: 1 week.
Monthly Workshops:
- Attend and facilitate sessions during the monthly in-person workshops to dive deep into key business topics.
Weekly Coaching:
- Provide personalised guidance in weekly one-on-one sessions.
- Collaborate closely with entrepreneurs during virtual working sessions, providing targeted guidance to overcome strategice challenges.
Weekly Team Meetings:
- Participate in teadm meetings to discuss progress and strategies.
- Office hours: Offer weekly open hours for spontaneous queries and support.
- Report: Monthly reports: summarize key activities and outcomes.
- Weekly updates: Provide insights into ongoing progress and tweaks.
- Program Conclusion Report: Deliver comprehensive assessment at the program's end.
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